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Tiling with natural stone is a matter of knowledge and balance; the knowledge to identify the variables that can affect the overall adhesion, and the ability to get the right balance between the stone, the background substrate, and the adhesive. It can be tricky, so it's a good idea to make sure that you fully…

As the Brexit debate hots up, the construction industry is nailing its colours firmly to the mast - with both the CITB and the CIOB stating that overseas workers are vital to the UK's long-term economic wellbeing.

Touch-screen interfaces, access to email, built-in social networking and a quality browsing experience mean Smartphones are an attractive proposition for anyone who needs to be out of the office most of the day, a necessity for the majority of building materials customers. The Smartphone is not a new concept - RIM created the standard with…

Households and businesses need secure UK gas supplies, but relying on international markets is risky and expensive - especially compared to using better energy efficiency to plug the systemic gas leak in our homes.

Longevity in a job is now less prevalent and one reason is that it's difficult to achieve continued success and remain fresh with the same employer.

Golly. I thought I was full of doom and gloom about the state of the economy, but then I'm a journalist and we're supposed to have a dark side.

Once upon a time there were three little pigs who decide to make their respective ways in the world and build their own houses.

I don't think I've ever known a run-up to the Budget like it. We've always had leaks and speculation about what will or won't be contained in the Chancellor's battered red briefcase, but this year, it seems there's more hanging on it than before.

Health and Safety. It gets everywhere. Even children's TV programmes. There was a Health and Safety inspection at the racetrack on Roary the Racing Car this morning and, although everyone passed in the end, it was touch and go for some of them.

So we got the boiler scrappage scheme in England. And judging by the rumours circulating around Twitter and the industry, we might be getting something similar for Wales and Scotland. Hurrah. Check out the Reheat Britain website for all the latest details.